Re: [trinity-users] Exe GNU/Linux: R14 versions: 486 and 686

Am Montag, 14. Juli 2014 schrieb Felmon Davis:
> On Sun, 13 Jul 2014, Dr. Nikolaus Klepp wrote:> > > Try this:> >> > dmesg | grep -i firm> >> > and post the output.> > that doesn't yield anything useful on my system and the firmware is > functioning!> > I thought> > lspci |grep -i control> > is better as it yields the chipset in my case:> > 05:00.0 Network controller: Atheros Communications Inc. AR9285 > Wireless Network Adapter (PCI-Express) (rev 01)> > I don't have my other linux machine running here but as I said, it > coughs up Broadcom.> > then search for the firmware for your adapter.> > is my approach fundamentally mistaken?> > f.>
If it's a firmware problem then you could simply try the brute-force way and copy /lib/firmware from Mate to Exe GNU. If you're lucky, it'll work. Most likely it won't work and you need to try a new kernel from backports or testing.
Nik
> >> >> > Am Sonntag, 13. Juli 2014 schrieb Felmon Davis:> >> On Sun, 13 Jul 2014, Robert Peters wrote:> >>> >>> Thanks to all who replied to my post.> >>> Unfortunately, any version of TDE in my new laptop has in many places> >>> been unable to make an online connection. It may be due to lack of> >>> drivers or firmware.> >>> >> so the question becomes what firmware do you need. you can figure out> >> which driver Mate is using or just look for the specs for the laptop> >> and find the firmware.> >>> >> people here can help. I don't recall but did you provide the model and> >> brand of laptop?> >>> >> the fact it is working in Mate means it will work in Trinity.> >>> >> I've had to fool around with Broadcom chipsets to get wifi working on> >> a Thinkpad I have. a bit of a hassle and then it's done.> >>> >> F.> >>> >>> So for now I'm running Linux Mint (Debian Mate)> >>> with some Trinity apps and will have a go at this some time later.> >>> BTW, "Mate" refers to the Yerba Maté drink, not the British "matey".> >>>> >>> Robert> >>>> >>> >> >> >> >> --
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